2026 Summer Musical Theater program will run July 1-3, 9am-4:30pm (3rd only half day) and then each weekday, July 7-25 from 9am-4:30pm.
This program is open to Somerville resident youth ages 8-13 and will be held at a location TBD in Somerville.
The program is limited to 40 youth and spaces fill quickly! 10 of these spaces will be reserved for low income families.
Morning drop-off may begin at 8:30 a.m. All students must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. Students and families are expected to make a commitment to the full program. Public performances will be on July 24 at 7pm, July 25 at 10am.
Once this form is completed and submitted, we will confirm your acceptance and inform you how to make a payment. Once payment is made, your child will be considered registered for the program.
Somerville Families/residents are priority.
About the Program
This is our 12th Summer! This summer’s musical is to be determined BUT we are sure to have an amazing time creating this show together.
So what do you do in a three-week musical program?
Upon arrival, students will have a chance to casually greet each other and staff. Program will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a Daily Meeting to discuss the needs and plan for the day. Mornings will be spent learning the music for the show including vocal warm ups, games, and study. Mornings will also include acting, blocking, and choreography rehearsals. All students will be on- stage during the production (even if they are not cast in a lead role.) Every member of our cast and team is important.
We pause for lunch and some brain break games in the middle of the day. After lunch, students will break out into age groups and rotate through sessions in scenic design, costuming, and learning extensions during which students will be designing scenery, making costumes, and learning about the world beyond our show. We will also use this time to hold more focused rehearsals with smaller groups.
At the end of three weeks, we will stage two public, one-hour performances that every student will have a role in and have had a hand in creating.
About the Staff
Rachel Leigh Roccoberton has continuously worked in non-profit arts as an administrator, teacher, director, and choreographer. She currently works as Operations & Development Director at The Dance Complex and previously worked with Revels. She regularly works at the National Puppetry Conference at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre Center as a Production Manager. She serves on the Board of Puppet Showplace Theater.
Four additional staff will include an educational extensions, a scenic designer, and a costume coordinator. In addition, volunteer high school counselors will assist in producing our musical.